Chamber Updates  

Wanda Update

Wanda has been busy at UVA Rehab hospital with physical therapy every day. She looks forward to her return to Farmville and misses every one of you. Thank you so much for your prayers - they are greatly encouraging and deeply coveted.  

 

   Be sure to check out the new Farmville Area Chamber Website! If you would like your Login and Password information, contact Tory.

Post Your OWN Event 

The new Chamber website
is now live.

Posting your events 

is now easier than ever!
Go to the Calendar 

page on

farmvilleareachamber.org 

and start now!

Please bring us your BROCHURES. Thank you to those members who have brought us brochures. They have been put to good use. 

 

Webdate Deadline
Deadline - Wednesday at 3 pm
Broadcast - Thursday morning 

Weekly Webdate Sponsorships  $45/month (or $500 per year - a savings of $45) to reach over 200 potential customers each week.    

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Chamber Contact Information:

Phone: 434-392-3939

Fax: 434-392-3818

 

tory@farmvilleareachamber.org 

 

  

www.farmvilleareachamber.org

 

       

Moton Museum

Community Banquet 2012

Thursday, October 18th

Farmville's STEPS Centre

Tickets are now on sale! 

Get yours by calling 434-315-8775 ext 0, visiting our website or stopping by the Moton Museum Store, Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4pm.  The deadline to purchase tickets, take out an ad or become a sponsor is September 30th.

In 2011, banquet guests enjoyed a dynamic message from ESSENCE Magazine co-founder Ed Lewis. This year, we are delighted to welcome back to the community Mr. Leslie "Skip" Griffin, Jr. to deliver our keynote.  Skip is the namesake son of "The Fighting Preacher" Rev. L. Francis Griffin, Sr., noted Prince Edward County Civil Rights Leader.

This is one event you won't want to miss!

Classes start in one short week at Five Pointes Dance Center.  Don't miss out on the fun that dance classes bring!  Did you know, that in recent studies, taking Dance Lessons has shown that:

Health Benefits: 

Repetitive movements in dance can improve muscle tone, correct poor posture, increase balance and coordination, and improve overall cardiovascular health.

Educational Benefits:

Students who regularly participate in dance lessons typically tend to perform better academically than their nonparticipating peers. Students who have a background in dance tend to achieve significantly higher SAT scores and do better in math and science competitions

Socialization Benefits:

Dance lessons can help children improve their social and communication skills, lean how to work as part of a team, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation and make new friends. For shyer students, dance can encourage children to reach out to others their age and help to reduce anxiety about new people and places, and aid in alleviating fears related to performing in front of an audience.

These benefits are not just for children; adults benefit as well!  Check out our adult classes:  Monday Nights - Jazz classes with Liz, and Tuesday nights - Ballet classes with Cristina, and Tap classes with Elaine.  Don't let kids have all the fun!

Come one, come all to experience the fun, joy, and many benefits that dance lessons can bring!  Classes start Wednesday, September 5.  For more information, please call the studio at 434-392-6754, or visit our website at http://www.fivepointes.net/.

The Board of Directors of the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the September Membership Meeting on Monday, September 10 at 12 noon at Charley's Waterfront Café.   Downtown Farmville will be updating the Membership on their progress of hiring a Director.  So, mark your calendars and make plans to attend this informative session. Hope to see each of you there!

Members $5 -- Guests $10

Twin Lakes State Park invites you to spend your Labor Day Weekend with us for the following programs:

Friday, September 7th

6 pm - Family Game Night:  

Bring the whole family for our Family Game Night. Enjoy board games, card games, puzzles and more.

8 pm - Make New Friends Campfire:  

What's a park ranger's favorite snack? You guessed it, S'MORES!!!! Come make some new friends at the park, sing some songs, hear a few great stories and enjoy some yummy s'mores.   

Saturday, September 8th

10 am - Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy:   

There are many different fish species in the park with lots of unique qualities. Lets discover them together. Join us as we cast an imaginary line and catch some fun facts about our local fish!

11 am - Geocaching 10:   

Using multi-billion dollar satellites to find Tupperware in the woods.  This new way to treasure hunt will be loads of fun for the whole family.  Come learn how it's done.  $3 per person, $8 per family.

2 pm - Story Hike:   

Time to get the whole family together and hit the trails for the latest way to combine a love of reading with the great outdoors. At this fun new activity you literally get to hike through a story, finding a new page the further you walk, exercising your legs and your minds.

3 pm - Buggin' Out:    

Do you know what a Monarch Butterfly looks like when its still a caterpillar? Or how many kinds of ants there are? Join us as we bug around the park and learn about some crazy critters.

9 pm- Owl Prowl:

Join us as we prowl around as the sun goes down, in search of these night dwellers.

Sunday, September 9th

11 am - Canoeing 101:  

Lets start with the basics. Learn the in's and out's of canoeing and enjoy a splashing good time on the lake. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned paddler, you will love this fun packed family program.  Fee for the program is $5 per person, $4 per person for groups of 4+. Meet at Goodwin Boat Ramp.

2 pm - Creature Feature:   

Here at Twin Lakes we get to see all kinds of different wildlife, from snakes to squirrels and beavers to butterflies. Come learn about one of our park's many amazing creatures in today's Creature Feature.

Also, Mark your calenders for these upcoming special events!

September 11th, 2012 - National Day of Service:  

This year in honor of 9/11 and The National Day of Service, Twin Lakes will be collecting canned goods to donate to local food-banks and homeless shelters. To learn how YOU and your group can help with this day of giving back, call our main office.

September 22nd, 2012 - Junior Ranger Day:  

This all day kids program teaches life lessons and outdoors skills while immersing kids in the great outdoors. Ages 5-12 $10 per child. Spaces limited, call the main office to register.

For information on these or any other programs at Twin Lakes State Park, contact our Main Office at 434-392-3435.

Time is running out!! 

Save 20%  

on the registration fee  

to attend the  

Southern Virginia Business Expo

September 26, 2012

Register by September 17th and pay only $40.00 to attend the 2nd Annual Southern Virginia Business Expo, hosted by Longwood University SBDC!  This price includes continental breakfast, catered lunch, a full day of networking, motivational speakers and numerous exhibitors!  After September 17th the fee will increase to $50.00. 

Over 200 business owners and managers attended the Inaugural event in 2011.  This year's expo, to be held September 26 at the STEPS Centre in Farmville, Virginia, will again feature an exhibit hall with expanded networking time.  Attendees and exhibitors alike will also have opportunities to learn marketing strategies from keynote speaker and workshop leader John Jantsch.  John is a marketing consultant, award winning social media publisher and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Referral Engine.

His blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for marketing and small business and his podcast, a top ten marketing show on iTunes, was called a "must listen" by Fast Company magazine.  He is the featured marketing contributor to American Express OPENForum.  His practical take on small business is often cited as a resource in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and CNN Money.

ADVERTISE through FUQUA ATHLETICS   

...A SMART WAY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS   

Dear Fuqua Family & Community,

Every business aims to increase customers and we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to do just that by being one of the first to advertise your business at Fuqua School's athletic venues.  

Why advertise through Fuqua athletics? Your business will be marketed to over 300 Fuqua families immediately, as well as to hundreds of visitors for athletics events, programs, concerts, meetings, commencement, alumni events, and fundraisers. Marketing through Fuqua School athletics provides a unique opportunity to expand your business because we serve families from the surrounding 13 counties and compete against schools from all over Virginia. Fuqua School athletics ads are reasonably priced to give you maximum return on your investment.

Each advertisement is designed as a one-year commitment that runs from August to July. Advertisers from the previous year will be offered the first advertising options for the following year. Alumni receive a 10% discount on all advertising.

Funds generated through this program will help Fuqua School continue its tradition of academic and athletic excellence, as well as service to families from a range of economic backgrounds.

If you have any questions after reading the enclosed brochure, feel free to contact me. Please return your completed agreement with payment and email your camera-ready art or PDF file. We look forward to seeing your business showcased on Fuqua School's campus.

Sincerely,

Linda E. Davis

Director of Communications

 davisle@fuquaschool.com

Basic Payroll 

for Small Businesses 

This seminar will cover managing a payroll starting with the initial setup, calculating employee and employer deductions, determining net pay and reporting and record-keeping requirements to prepare paychecks.     

September 13, 2012

8:30AM-11:00AM

Cost $10.00

(see payment information below)

REGISTER HERE NOW

Longwood SBDC 

515 South Main Street,  Farmville, VA 23909 

Payment Information

Workshops with fees are required to be PRE-PAID! 

Please make your check payable to:
Longwood SBDC

515 South Main Street
Farmville, VA 23909 

(Refunds for non-attendance WILL NOT be issued unless the class is cancelled by the Longwood SBDC)